Members of Parliament passed the 2014-2015 budget which carries a 24 percent average wage increment for civil servants but the public service trade unions have rejected that increase demanding more than that, paving the way for possible industrial action. Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Nations Msowoya said what the government offered is what […]
Malawi public workers battling with 24.50 percent inflation have maintained their demand for “at least 50 percent” pay hike to cover the rising cost of living in the cash-strapped southern African country. Civil Servants’ Trade Union (CSTU) said General Secretary, Madalitso Njolomole the latest demand was justified. The union leaders rejected the proposed 24 percent […]
Malawi public service trade unions have rejected a 24 percent salary pay offer for civil servants, paving the way for possible industrial action. “The recurrent budget includes an amount of K163.3 billion for wages and salaries. This is 24.4 percent higher than last financial year’s provision for wages and salaries. Honourable members will, therefore, note […]
Leader of opposition and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Rev Dr Lazarous Chakwera has said his party will take the Peter Mutharika government to task during next month parliament sitting over the unprocedural removal of some top officials in the civil service. Chakwera said government has flouted some set rule by removing officers , saying […]
As confusion still rages on over the nullification of promotions of District Commissioners who were promoted during the Joyce Banda administration, Nyasa Times sources at Capital Hill have revealed that the Secretary for Local Government and Rural Development, Kester Kaphaizi has been part and parcel of the systems abuse. Kaphaizi while demoting the District Commissioners argued that procedures […]
The High Court in Blantyre on Friday granted an injunction to 15 District Commissioners (DCs) against Ministry of Local Government who demote them. According to lawyer Ambokire Salimu from Salimu and Associates representing 3 of the 12 DC’s, Judge Sylvester Kalembe has set aside August 25 as the date for inter-party hearing of the application. […]
Malawi government has strongly rejects claims that the Peter Mutharika administration is considering to have civil servants liable for work related litigation if it is proven that a public officer is responsible for the unlawful act while discharging his or her duties. The office of the Attorney General (AG) noted that over 90 percent […]
The job of one of the longest serving technocrats in Malawi’s civil service Leonard Kalindekafe hangs in a limbo following the posting of Ben Botolo to take up his post as Principal Secretary for Energy in the Ministry of Natural Resources, Mining and Energy. Kalindekafe, has been at the helm of the Energy Ministry as […]
Civil society activists and a political analyst from University of Malawi, have welcomed President Peter Mutharika’s decision to restructure the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) by relocating some of its current functions to their relevant sectoral ministries. According to Vice President, Saulos Chilima, who is the chairperson of the Malawi Civil Service and […]
President Peter Mutharika has directed that women civil servants should not be dancing for politicians during working hours, saying they should dedicate their efforts to deliver in their official duties. According to a statement issued by State Vice President Saulos Chilima on Saturday, the President has directed that women civil servants will only be allowed […]
President Peter Mutharika has appointed a Civil Service Reform Commission which will be headed by State Vice President Saulos Chilima. State House said the Commission members will include former Director of Public Procurement Bright Mangulama and economist and a renowned resilient business man Thom Mpinganjira. Social development lawyer and women’s rights activist Seodi White is also a member. An […]
President Peter Mutharika has disclosed that his government will reorganize the public services in a manner that would promote professionalism, integrity, technical competence and efficiency. Mutharika said this on Tuesday when he delivered the State Of National address and officially opened the 45th session of Parliament in Lilongwe. He said the success of any administration, […]
Government has moved Christopher Makileni from the Ministry of Local Government where he served as Principal Secretary during the Joyce Banda administration. A letter from the Office of the President and Cabinet served on him on Wednesday, 4th June, 2014, ordered Makileni to report to the Office of the President and Cabinet with immediate effect. […]
The Overseas Development Institute (ODI) says that Malawi will continue to face confusion, mismanagement and duplication of public service delivery if reforms remain unchanged. The institute, which launches the Fragmented governance and local service delivery in Malawi findings and recommendations on 12th May 2014, at the Crossroads Hotel in the capital city, Lilongwe, says: “As voters prepare to […]
United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has pledged to re-organize the civil service so that it is able to deliver quality service to the public. Atupele said this during the second presidential debate held in Lilongwe on Tuesday evening which attracted 11 candidates and only President Joyce Banda snubbed it. The UDF torchbearer pointed out that […]
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) continues on its crackdown on Capital Hill cashleak with the arrests of three civil servants involved in the ill-reputed looting of public funds at amounting to over K20 million. ACB Senior Public Relations Officer, Egrita Ndala in a statement made available to Nyasa Times said the anti-graft body busted on the […]
Chief Secretary to the Government Hawa Ndilowe has called on Principal Secretaries (PSs) for the improvement of behavior and accountability in all public servants in their day to day work which will lead to improved quality of services delivery. Ndilowe made the call Monday during the opening of a-two-day workshop for High Level Consultation on Strengthening Integrity and […]
Malawi’s renowned historian and columnist, Desmond Dudwa Phiri, has added his voice to the growing distresses of Malawians over the manner in which the Joyce Banda administration is handling the cashgate scandal. Cashgate is a financial scandal involving the looting, theft and corruption that happened at Capital Hill, the seat of Government of Malawi, by […]